Surgical oncology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using a variety of surgical methods. Cancer surgery and tumor surgeries are used to remove benign or malignant tumors in many different parts of the body. The thought of having a tumor removed can make anyone anxious. These are highly complex surgical procedures that should only be performed by a board-certified surgeon who specializes in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Reasons to Have Tumor Surgery There are different types ... [Read More]
Brain Tumor
Effects of Brain Tumors on the Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is actually a two-part gland, one on either side of the head, and each locus is approximately halfway between your eye and the top of your ear. It is a master gland for the endocrine system, greatly influencing the hormone glands throughout the body. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain, whether it is a primary tumor – beginning in the brain itself – or a metastatic tumor which has spread from elsewhere in the body. Brain tumors rarely spread (me ... [Read More]
Common Types of Brain Tumors
A brain tumor quite simply is a growth or mass of abnormal cells in your brain. With brain tumors, the two most common words associated are “malignant” and “benign.” But how the tumor is treated not only depends on whether it is cancerous or not; treatment depends on whether it is a primary brain tumor, meaning it started in the brain; or secondary, meaning it has metastasized (spread) to the brain. With tumors, size and location also matter, as well as the type of tumor it is determined to be. H ... [Read More]
Common Brain Tumors Found in Young Adults
Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be a very frightening and confusing, so it’s important to note that not all tumors mean the worst. A brain tumor is any abnormal growth of cells in the brain. There are different types of brain tumors, which are usually named after the type of cells they develop from. In addition, brain tumors can be categorized into primary and metastatic tumors. Primary tumors originate in the brain whereas metastatic tumors originate elsewhere in the body and spread t ... [Read More]
Effects of a Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is an abnormal mass or growth of cells in the brain’s tissues. There are many types of brain tumors, and each one is specific to the individual. The rate at which a brain tumor grows can vary greatly, as can its location. The growth rate and the location of the tumor will together determine the effects it will have on the patient. Treatment options are dictated by the type of tumor, its size, and its location. Symptoms of a Brain Tumor There are a number of symptoms that c ... [Read More]
